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Given the insane inflation in contracts these days, it's pretty much a steal.
Simmons signed to 7 year extension
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Given the insane inflation in contracts these days, it's pretty much a steal.
nsacpi
Expects Yuge Games
Good chance. Depends on whether La Stella or Pastornicky can hold down second.
With his speed and arm, Peraza can play a lot of different positions.
I don't think it will happen here because of La Stella and Peraza but I do think Pastornicky could become a solid everyday 2B.
Russ2dollas
10 yr, $185 million Extension
Love this contract.
Cost certainty.
His D helps us in regards to signing (draft, FA, etc) pitchers and 3rd baseman. With Simmons we can afford to go for a little more bat over D at 3B. Also a little more bat over arm in LF and CF.
I hope that getting paid means that he won't try too hard for the traditional hit stats to make money (HR). We need some high OBP guys. I'd love to see him walk more and hit for avg over power.
This has got to help us in the international market (Tehran too). Shows if you pick the braves and perform that they'll pay you and pay you early.
Cost certainty.
His D helps us in regards to signing (draft, FA, etc) pitchers and 3rd baseman. With Simmons we can afford to go for a little more bat over D at 3B. Also a little more bat over arm in LF and CF.
I hope that getting paid means that he won't try too hard for the traditional hit stats to make money (HR). We need some high OBP guys. I'd love to see him walk more and hit for avg over power.
This has got to help us in the international market (Tehran too). Shows if you pick the braves and perform that they'll pay you and pay you early.
AUTiger7222
Called Up to the Major Leagues
Agreed. I'm not crazy about Rev's defense but I think he will hit.
Braves1976
It's OVER 5,000!
If he hits he could be a better option at second than La Stella in the future. Pastornicky's defense is only a problem at short (and much of that is due to his arm). He actually has been good defensively at second, he should have a positive DRS there (and does so far at 1 DRS in only 43 Major league innings). He has played a lot more of second in the minors and I liked what I saw. I've never liked him at short though, he is a really bad shortstop. He doesn't really have the arm for short, IMO. Further, La Stella should hit in the Majors but I doubt he's even as good at second defensively as Pastornicky.
That said, I expect Peraza to be better than both once he's ready. Peraza and Simmons should make a great double play combo.
AUTiger7222
Called Up to the Major Leagues
I don't know anything about Peraza. But I wish like hell TLS was the Braves opening day 2nd baseman this year.
zitothebrave
Connoisseur of Minors
Peraza is highly toolsy. That said, he's gonna be 20 and has some offensive potential. Really skill set similar to Simmons. Great defense. Doesn't walk much and Ks at a pretty low rate. His power isn't there but yuo can hope it develpps.
Tapate50
Well-known member
I'm starting to get the impression the FO isn't nearly as high on TLS as some here are. I'd love to see him make the club out of spring but i doubt it. He destined for Gwinnett if not?
AUTiger7222
Called Up to the Major Leagues
I would figure they would start him out at Gwinnett. He's got nothing left to prove at Mississippi.
Most of the people unabashedly high on LaStella will reluctantly admit to never having seen him play, which is a thought worth pondering.
I think LaStella's position within the organization is parallel to what Mark DeRosa's was ... he's at the top of the pecking order but is probably only going to get a shot (this season) if there's an injury or demotion. That's not a reflection of his talent, but rather the way the organization has traditionally handled players that are in the same type of flux as TLS.
zitothebrave
Connoisseur of Minors
I've seen him play. More than once as well.
The thing with Tommy is that he's not gonna blow anyone away with any particular skillset. I think Chris Johnson is similar, except TLS has a way better eye which is why he walks more and Ks less.
Because he doesn't have anything that pops, like power, speed or glove, the Braves are content to see if they have anything with Uggla. Uggla has insane power if he starts hitting again the Braves have a great 2B. They're gonna rule that out before bringing up TLS. TLS has no rush to get to the majors in all honesty.
Well, LaStella is not exactly a spring chicken -- especially if he spends another full season at AAA while the Braves give Uggla a few more spins in the wheel. Plus, what more does he really have to prove in the minors, except perhaps becoming a better defender (some say he's adequate enough as it is -- I haven't seen him play regularly in a year).
If the Braves are indeed players for Aledmys Diaz I think we have a strong indication on how the organization intends on utilizing TLS.
The whole situation is unfortunate, because I think he's got more by the way of skills than Pastornicky had when Atlanta handed him a middle-infield position a few years ago.
zitothebrave
Connoisseur of Minors
He's not young, but he has all kinds of service time before being needed on the 40 so being patient with our 2B options can let us sort out who to get rid of.
Uggla hits then we won't need to worry about TLS. If he doesn't we have TLS ready to step in.
Also as far as Diaz, I see him as more of a replacement for Johnson. I think Peraza is our long term 2B. Even if Diaz starts at 2B in 2014 I think he's long termed to 3B. JMO. Though I think if we sign him he'll spend the year in AAA bulking up and learning 3B. Speculation on my behalf of course, but considering the report on him is basically "raw" I doubt he starts the year in the majors or even sees the majors before July.
Tapate50
Well-known member
I had this thought as well. Or even just a back up back up plan...
AerchAngel
<B>Secretary of Statistics</B>
That would be great for a 2B. Now if he can get that I would be ecstatic.